SmartSolve has introduced its PureNil 0 packaging substrate, said to be a 100% bio-based and flushable material designed to replace single-use plastics in consumer-packaged goods.
The company says PureNil 0 combines durability, printability and water solubility, aiming to deliver the functionality of conventional flexible films without reliance on fossil-derived plastics. Engineered specifically for dry or powdered product formats, the material runs on standard form, fill, and seal equipment, allowing manufacturers to adopt the solution without equipment modifications or process changes.
SmartSolve adds that PureNil 0 is fully printable, enabling print on unit-dose applications, high-quality branding, clear product communication and visual differentiation across a range of package sizes. The substrate is apparently suitable for multiple applications including household cleaning products, beauty and personal care, agriculture, home and garden, select healthcare applications and food and beverage.
PureNil 0 is certified for direct food contact and produced in ISO and FSSC 22000 compliant facilities and can be used for confectionery packaging and snack formats that do not require high barrier properties. SmartSolve says the official launch is being validated through early commercial adoption by ARC 01, which is developing an instant coffee package that disperses in water.
In similar news, Ahlstrom has unveiled GreenPod Home, its TÜV-certified home-compostable coffee pod portfolio designed to break down in domestic conditions without contaminating the environment. Ahlstrom offers soft pods in 19.0 g/m2, 21.0 g/m2, and 21.5 g/m2 varieties, alongside hard pods in a 25.0 g/m2 format.
Cupffee claims to have designed the ‘world’s first’ edible coffee cup, intended to avoid pollution and reduce CO2 emissions while performing as effectively as its single-use plastic counterparts. The company says the cup is made from seven locally sourced ingredients including natural grains like oat bran and wheat flour, as well as coconut oil.
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